The Butanes have been cultivating a loyal following of Blues fans and Blues musicians alike for over 20 years. The list of stars they have worked with reads like a Blues/Soul/R&B Hall of Fame roster. Recent recordings "Right Where I Belong" and "Memphisapolis" with Goldwax/Checker recording artist Willie Walker have gathered international praise.

Winners of the Best Blues Band award from the Twin Cities based City Pages in 2002, 2005, 2006 and 2007 as well as numerous group and individual awards dating back to the early 80s. Currently, drummer Robb Stupka is nominated for the 2008 Blues Foundation sponsored Blues Music Awards in the Best Blues Instrumentalist - Drums category.


[The Butanes] could serve as a primer for bar and party bands everywhere. With a muscular drums-bass-guitar rhythm section...sax player, a trombone and Hammond organ, the Butanes keep it simple: Play loud, play fast and by all means, keep the dancers moving and the waitresses working.
People magazine • Steve Dougherty

[D]ream team of players.
Studio City/Sherman Oaks/Encino Sun • Bill Bentley